Tartuffe by Moliere, translation by Ranjit Bolt

When Tartuffe, a con artist who operates by exaggerated piety, insinuates himself into Orgon’s household, everyone can see him for the fraud that he is. Everyone, that is, except for Orgon, who is ready to hand over his keys, deeds, and daughter to this “wholly excellent” man. Can his family make him see reason before it’s too late?

Meanwhile, Moliere weaves a web of complicated relationships: Mariane loves Valere, but Orgon wants her to marry Tartuffe, while Tartuffe is smitten with Elmire—and Elmire is married to Orgon. Also in the mix: an uppity grand dame, a side-splittingly insolent maid, a swooning lover, and The Law.

Tartuffe ran November 1-3 and 8-10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theater.